Rhumastop Power Patch (Diclofenac Sodium)

Adult dosage

Apply 1 patch at a time, 1 to 2 times a day to the affected area.

This medicine should not be used by individuals with allergies to specific ingredients or a history of asthma. Additionally, it is safe to avoid use in children under 18, pregnant women beyond the fifth month, breastfeeding mothers, and patients with peptic ulcers. During the use of this medicine, it is important not to use other anti-inflammatory pain relievers or topical medications with similar ingredients, and not to use it continuously for more than 7 days. Do not apply this medicine to areas of the skin with wounds, infections, eczema, or other lesions, and it should not be used on the eyes or mucous membranes. Also, it is advised to avoid the use of sealed bandages without the guidance of a physician. Patients with bronchial asthma, those currently undergoing treatment, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and the elderly should consult a physician or pharmacist before use. In particular, during the late stages of pregnancy, this medicine should be avoided as it may affect the fetus, and in the early to mid-stages of pregnancy, it should only be used for the minimum necessary duration and dosage. If any red spots, itching, swelling, blisters, etc. appear on the skin during use, discontinue immediately and consult a physician. Also, be cautious as there may rarely be allergic reactions or asthma attacks. This medicine helps relieve symptoms like pain or swelling, but it is not a treatment for the underlying disease, so it is recommended for use only when symptoms are present. After use, store it out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool and dry place. For quality maintenance, it is safe to store it in its original container without transferring it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, asthma attack, blisters, and skin abnormalities worsening with erosion.

Mild side effects

• Photosensitivity reaction
• skin peeling
• eczema
• dry skin
• itching
• redness and swelling
• roughness
• irritation
• pigmentation
• dermatitis

Drug interactions

Do not use this medicine in combination with diclofenac preparations or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Consult your doctor or pharmacist if using with quinolone antimicrobial agents (such as enoxacin) as it may cause convulsions.

This medicine is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not permit light to pass through. Furthermore, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medicine. This will help maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

This medicine is a patch with a colorless to pale yellow adhesive substance with a peculiar odor applied to a support, covered by a solid coating.

Package unit

7 patches/pack, 10 patches/pack, 40 patches/pack [(10 patches * 4 packs)]